Renee Good’s Childhood Friend Says Woman Killed by ICE ‘Would’ve Brought a Lot of Good into the World’

January 12, 2026 — A childhood friend of Renee Good is remembering her not for the circumstances of her death, but for the life she lived—and the future she never had the chance to reach. Speaking through grief, the friend said Renee “would’ve brought a lot of good into the world,” describing a woman defined by kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength.

The tribute adds a deeply personal layer to a tragedy that has shaken many.

Renee Nicole Good was identified as the woman fatally shot by ICE in Minneapolis on January 7, 2025.

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A Friendship That Spanned Years

According to her childhood friend, Renee was someone who made others feel safe and understood from a young age. She was known for listening without judgment, standing up for people who needed support, and showing empathy in moments when it mattered most.

Those qualities, her friend said, never faded with time.

A vigil for Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, 2025 in Oakland, Calif.

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‘She Had So Much More to Give’

The friend described Renee as a person whose impact went beyond her immediate circle. Whether through small acts of kindness or deep personal connections, Renee had a way of leaving people better than she found them.

“She wasn’t finished,” the friend shared, emphasizing the sense of unrealized potential.

People gather for a vigil following a shooting by an ICE agent on Jan. 7, 2026 in Minneapolis.

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More Than a Headline

As public discussion continues around the circumstances of her death involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, those who knew Renee say it’s important not to lose sight of who she was as a person.

To them, she is not a statistic or a symbol—but a daughter, a friend, and a human being.

A memorial for Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis.

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Remembered for Her Heart

Friends recall Renee as compassionate, dependable, and deeply sincere. She was someone people trusted, someone who kept confidences and showed up when it counted.

Those traits, they believe, would have shaped a life of meaningful contribution.

Grief Mixed With Love

The childhood friend acknowledged that speaking out is painful, but also necessary. Remembering Renee publicly, they said, helps ensure she is known for her humanity—not just her loss.

Love, even in grief, deserves to be spoken.

A Legacy That Lives On

Though her life was cut tragically short, Renee Good’s impact remains alive in the memories of those who loved her. For her childhood friend, the belief is simple and unwavering: the world lost someone who would have made it better.

And that loss will always matter.

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